Head Registered Vet Nurse - Norwich

Pets at Home Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Norwich is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role includes assisting with non-clinical duties and providing outstanding patient care in a modern setting. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine love for pets. Benefits include significant discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

40% discount at the Vet Group

20% discount at Pets at Home

In-house career development opportunities

Pension and holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous Head Nurse/Leadership experience essential.
• Clinical coach or willingness to become one.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues with non-clinical duties.
• Provide the best standard of patient care.
• Create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Calmness under pressure

Passion for service

Job description

Overview

This role is working 36 hours per week. No weekends but with the expectation that you can cover sickness/shortages on occasion. Working 4 x 9 hour shifts between the hours of 8am and 7.30pm (Tuesday-Friday). Salary is dependent on experience. You will join a welcoming and inclusive team where every colleague has a voice and can share ideas to impact the success of the practice and drive the business forward. You will assist colleagues with non-clinical duties to support the smooth running of the practice and provide the best standard of patient care. Our practice is bright, spacious, air-conditioned and purpose-built to industry-leading standards, with state-of-the-art equipment including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Based on the Norfolk Retail Park, we are surrounded by great amenities, easily commutable and offer on-site car parking.

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• You must be an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous Head Nurse/Leadership experience is essential.
• Supportive and great communicator.
• Highly organised and passionate about clinical standards.
• Clinical coach, or willingness to be one.
• You are able to provide guidance by keeping yourself fully up-to-speed with the practice services and any additional services available.
• You are calm, attentive, and always focus on the clients\' and patients\' needs.
• You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role. Your passion for service is matched with your love of pets.
• You can deal with everything that is thrown at you, from comforting a client who has had some bad news about their pet to sharing in the joy of a new puppy\'s first visit to the vet.
• Your personality is infectious and, along with your fellow colleagues, you will create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the practice.

Benefits

• 40% discount at the Vet Group, 20% discount at Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.